"Houston hit 182 homers last season, which ranked 16th in the majors. Fueled by 441 extra-base hits, the Astros ranked 14th in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage last season."
"Los Angeles ranked fourth-best in MLB action last season with 226 total home runs. Last year the Angels' .397 slugging percentage was 16th in the majors."
"Cristian Javier gets the nod for the Astros and will make his first start of the season. Last season, he posted a 4.62 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 15 walks."
"Reid Detmers will start for the Angels, his first of the season. The 26-year-old left-hander came out of the bullpen and threw scoreless two-thirds of an inning."
The Los Angeles Angels will play against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The Astros have struggled with injuries, while the Angels also have notable absences. Last season, the Astros ranked 16th in home runs and had a .250 batting average. In contrast, the Angels ranked fourth in home runs but had the lowest batting average in MLB. Cristian Javier will start for the Astros, while Reid Detmers will take the mound for the Angels, marking their first starts of the season.
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